Kolkata, Jan. 3 -- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Saturday confirmed that Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has been released from the squad ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.
The franchise said the move was carried out following due process and consultations, as per instructions from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the regulator of the IPL.
KKR added that a replacement player will be allowed in line with IPL regulations, with further details to be announced in due course.
The decision has attracted controversy, widely referred to as the "SRK row", following the involvement of KKR co-owner Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan. KKR's signing of Mustafizur Rahman, while legal under IPL rules, triggered stron...